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Department of Defense to Investigate Bitcoin's Terrorism Potential

Bitcoin is one of various modern technologies the DoD is studying over potential security and terrorism threats.

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How Deep Web Scams Helped Silk Road 2.0 Turn Crisis into Opportunity

Despite recent setbacks, Silk Road 2.0 now lists more items than the original site in its heyday.

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Shrem Pleads Not Guilty to Money Laundering Charges

The trial of former Bitcoin Foundation vice chairman Charlie Shrem is now set to begin this September.

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US Government Sells Silk Road User's Seized Bitcoins for $3 Million

A Silk Road user faces 40 years in prison for allegedly completing 10,000 transactions via the online black market.

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Scams, Hacks and Poor Management: Life After Silk Road

Following Silk Road's demise, some users (and even law enforcement officials) wax nostalgic about the 'original' Dread Pirate Roberts.

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Family: Ross Ulbricht Conviction Would 'Threaten Internet Freedom'

Kirk and Lyn Ulbricht talk to CoinDesk about their son's case and the threat it poses to free speech.

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Google Pulls Five Mobile Wallpaper Apps Due to Bitcoin Mining Malware

Newly discovered bitcoin mining malware shows a greater degree of sophistication, says mobile security firm Lookout.

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Nearly $500k Sitting Unclaimed in Silk Road 2.0 Bitcoin Wallets

Silk Road 2.0 reports that 1,000 BTC has not been claimed by users affected by its February security breach.

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Iowa State University Hit by Bitcoin Mining Malware

The University suffered a massive security breach which compromised student personal data and attempted to mine bitcoins.

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Chrome Extension Could Be Vulnerable to Cryptocurrency Malware

The Cryptsy Dogecoin Live Ticker Chrome extension could be susceptible to malware monitoring visits to cryptocurrency exchanges or wallets.

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